Shark Bites - The Shaull Elementary School Newsletter |
Friday, February 20, 2026 |
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Presenting our Portrait of an Eagle Award Recipients: POE Competency of Responsibility! |
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Evan demonstrates responsibility daily. He always puts forth his best effort, participates often in class, and is a great role model for other students. He consistently follows school expectations independently and is an outstanding student! Great job, Evan! |
| Adalee is responsible in class each day. She listens attentively, actively turns her eyes toward the speaker, effortlessly repeats directions for others, and easily guides her group towards completion of tasks. |
| Audrey is always ready for school! She always takes her time on her assignments. Audrey always completes her homework and is an active participant in class discussions! |
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Cecilia is very responsible in first grade. She takes pride in her work and always tries her best. She is a good role model in the classroom. She takes her time and does not rush through her assignments. She completes her homework and participates in class discussions. I am very proud of her. Keep up the great work Cecilia! |
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Jude is an extremely responsible student. He participates in class frequently and completes his work with outstanding care. He asks questions to make sure he is meeting expectations and to improve his understanding of what we are learning. Jude always follows the rules and sets a good example for his classmates. He is also always willing to lend a kind hand when a peer needs help. Jude helps make our classroom a great place to learn. Keep up the great work, Jude! |
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Kilian is responsible and organized. He completes all of his assignments and homework. He is always super happy and has a great attitude. I am so proud of Kilian! |
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Levi shows responsibility in a variety of ways throughout the day. He is prepared, stays on task, turns in homework on time and completes enrichment reading activities to further grow in his learning. He is a model peer and works hard every day. Way to go, Levi!
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Liam demonstrates responsibility daily in the classroom. He completes activities, tests, and homework in a timely manner. I can always count on Liam to say “Yay!” in a crowd full of “No!” when math homework is assigned. Liam is very well organized with materials and is always ready to learn. He is hands on in the classroom and consistently contributes to class discussions. Keep up the great work, Liam :) |
| Logan is a great example of responsibility. Logan completes and turns in his homework and schoolwork. When things are challenging, he is the first to ask for help and wants to work hard to succeed. He is always looking to help others in and out of the classroom. Great job Logan!
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Luke is a very responsible student. He independently follows school rules and routines, completes his schoolwork and homework, follows directions, and fully participates in class. He is also quick to see how he can be helpful to his teachers and classmates. Luke is a positive role model in our class! |
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Matthew is very responsible in all he does. He takes his time and tries his best in both academics and socially. He makes sure he cleans up all his supplies, toys, and keeps his area clean. Matthew is also a great role model for his peers and will gently remind them to follow directions and listen to the school rules. Great job! |
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Niko shows an outstanding sense of responsibility in everything he does.He completes his homework on time, studies carefully for tests, and always puts forth his best effort, even when assignments are challenging. When working in groups, Niko listens respectfully to his classmates, stays focused on the task, and encourages others to do their part. He also takes responsibility for his actions, admitting mistakes and working to correct them without making excuses. |
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Reagan shows responsibility each and every day in the classroom! She works hard, is always ready to learn, helps others stay on task, and loves to take on new jobs. Reagan has even taken the very important job of safely leading our Autism support friend up to his classroom. I am so proud of you, Reagan! |
| Simon is a very responsible first grader. He takes great pride in following the rules and he listens attentively in class. He is is always focused and on task. He is a positive role model in our class! |
| Josiah demonstrates responsibility through all of his actions. He works hard, does his best, and is helpful to those around him. He is a model for how to meet expectations and follow directions. Keep up the great work, Josiah! |
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Dira is very responsible. She tries so hard in everything she does and makes sure to get all her work done without reminders to stay on task. Dira is a hard worker and responsible in all areas of school! Awesome job Dira! |
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Avni is a very responsible member of our class! She is prepared for each school day by turning in homework on time, staying on task, and working hard independently. I can trust her to work with anyone in our class because of the way she leads by example. Keep up the fabulous work, Avni! |
| Emma is a very responsible and trustworthy student! Every day she provides us with reminders! She is responsible with all her papers and classwork, and is helpful to others! Awesome work Emma! |
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Carson is a very responsible Kindergartener! He always remembers his morning routine materials and often helps others when they forget. Carson is helpful to others and myself in the classroom! Way to go Carson! |
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Greetings Shaull Families,
We had 31 students register for our annual Science Fair! We hope to see you tonight between 6-7 PM to see the amazing projects completed by our students! The Science Fair is a gallery walk style event which occurs in the Shaull Gymnasium. Based on the scoring of our volunteer judges, we will award the top three students during the last portion of the evening, likely around 6:50 PM.
Thank you Shaull families, students, and staff for your generous donations towards our 2026 Mini THON goal of $7500! We beat this goal as of Wednesday and are celebrating by having a Crazy Hair Day today, shaving my head on our Shark TV afternoon announcements, and allowing students to sit with friends from other classes during lunch today!
Today is the last day to order a Shaull Yearbook to have a guarantee your student will receive one. Orders are submitted to Jostens after today. We will have a very small number of extras available on a first come, first served basis in May. Check out updates below on discounted Hersheypark tickets from our PTO and upcoming events including our Annual Skating Night at Olympic, Our Multicultural Night, Book Fair, and Art Show evening, and Field Day! Lastly, students will be coming home with their devices today in grades 1-5. Should there be a need for a Flexible Instruction Day (FID), students will have a classroom meeting on Zoom or Teams, and assignments posted on seesaw to complete. More information will be communicated if/when necessary. Have a wonderful weekend! Mr. T. |
Shaull Skating Party - Next Friday! |
Save the Date for Field Day 2026! More information will be shared as we get closer to the event, such as stations and times. Kindergarten Field Day is scheduled to be on April 28. |
Hershey Park Fundraiser - Discounted Tickets |
We’re excited to offer discounted Hersheypark tickets as part of our Shaull PTO Fundraiser. When you purchase your tickets through us, you’re not only planning a sweet day of fun — you’re also directly supporting our students, teachers, and school programs. Tickets are $45, valid for one-day park admission through July 31, 2026. Every ticket sold helps fund: Classroom resources Student activities & events Educational programs School improvements Enjoy thrilling roller coasters, family rides, water attractions, and all the chocolatey fun Hersheypark has to offer — while giving back to our school community!
🎟️ Buy your tickets here. Save money. Support Shaull PTO. Make sweet memories. Thank you for supporting our students! |
Order a Yearbook by TODAY to Guarantee a Copy |
TODAY is the last day for families to guarantee a yearbook for their student. We submit our final order to Jostens immediately following that date, and very few extras will be ordered and sold on a first come, first served basis. |
Spring Dance: "Welcome to the Jungle" |
Shaull Multicultural Night! |
Join us for our first big Multicultural Night at Shaull! This is also the evening of our Art Show (Gallery Walk on lower level) and Scholastic Book Fair (in the library). |
3/25 Spring Picture Day with Colleen & Company |
It is that time again...Spring Pictures! This school year has flown by! We will be returning to our previous format for Spring pictures from years past, similar to the fall picture packages of pre ordering. Only students that have pre ordered online or have picture packets the day of photos will have their picture taken. There will be NO pre registration or $15 deposit this year. Online ordering will be turned off at midnight before picture day. Parents are more that welcome to call the studio the morning of pictures to order if they missed out on the pre order from the night before.
Paper forms will be coming home soon! |
Exciting After School Club Opportunities at Shaull! |
We are very excited to bring you Shaull Elementary School's Spring Club Catalogue! Enrollment takes place over the next week and clubs begin in February. Thank you to our amazing teachers and our wonderful PTO for making this a possibility! Click the button below to see which clubs are available. Please note that club enrollment is first come, first served and on-time parent transportation must be provided for student pickup after each club session. |
Galaxy Games! - What Parents Need to Know |
Girls on the Run Registration (Team is full, currently on Waiting list) |
Calling all Dancing Queens! (And, Kings!)
Get your ticket orders ready!
Cumberland Valley High School invites you to the wedding of a lifetime on April 16th - 19th, 2026!
On a sunny Greek island, young bride-to-be Sophie has one wish: to have her father walk her down the aisle. The only problem? She doesn’t know who he is! After secretly reading her mother Donna’s diary, Sophie narrows it down to three possible dads and invites them all to the wedding! Chaos, comedy, and a little romance explode as past secrets bubble-up, old flames reignite, and everyone dances their way through the weekend! With dazzling characters, hilarious twists, and the irresistible music of ABBA, Mamma Mia! is a feel-good celebration of love, family, and friendship that will leave you singing & dancing in the aisles!
Tickets go on sale Monday, February 2nd at 10:00 am. Visit www.cvmusical.com to purchase.
See the attached poster for times, prices, and a QR code to the ticketing site!
Additionally, check out our amazing cast!
ABBA Fans! This one's for YOU! See you on the dance floor!! |
Common Sense Media's February Theme: Relationships and Communication |
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| February Focus and Theme: Relationships and Communication: We know the power of our words and actions. |
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Save the Dates for our Musical Performances!
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We need YOU! Become a substitute or guest teacher at Cumberland Valley!
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Looking for Shaull Spirit Wear? Check out our School Store:
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February 20 - Shaull PTO Science Fair @ Shaull Gym 6-7 PM
February 27 - Shaull PTO Skate Night at Olympic Skating Center (Enola) March 11 - PTO Meeting, 6:00 PM Zoom March 20 - No School: Teacher In-Service March 25 - Spring Picture Day
March 27 - Shaull Spring Dance - "Welcome to the Jungle!" NEW DATE April 2 - No School April 3 - No School April 6 - No School: Teacher In-service April 23 - Book Fair, Art Show, Multicultural Night at Shaull April 28 - Kindergarten Field Day (Rain Date May 6) May 7 - Grades 1-5 Field Day (Rain Date May 14) May 8 - 4th Grade Meet the Instruments Day at CVHS May 11 - Shaull Chorus Concert @ MVMS
May 15 - Shaull PTO's May Fair May 25 - No School May 29 - Last Day of School, Half Day, No Kindergarten --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Trimester 2: Ends March 2, 2026, Report cards communicated on March 10, 2026. Trimester 3: Ends May 29, 2026, Report cards communicated on May 29, 2026 - Last Student Day PSSA Testing 2026: ELA - April 21-23, 2026; Math and Science (Science Gr 5 only) - April 27-30, 2026 |
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Previous Editions of Shark Bites
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February 6, 2026 January 23, 2026
January 9, 2026 December 19, 2025
December 5, 2025 November 21, 2025
November 7, 2025 October 24, 2025
October 10, 2025 September 26, 2025 September 12, 2025
August 29, 2025 August 1, 2025 May 16, 2025 |
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Useful Documents and Links
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| Our PTO works diligently to plan and host wonderful experiences for our students and families.
In order for our PTO to be successful for current and future generations of Shaull students and teachers, we need participation by our parents. Please reach out to me or the PTO at shpto@cvschools.org, or rtysarczyk@cvschools.org for information on how to attend a Zoom PTO meeting or how to get involved in our events. Our PTO meetings are the second Wednesday of each month and generally are 30-45 minutes in length.
Our remaining PTO Meeting Dates: February 11
March 11
April 8
May 13 |
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YMCA Before and After Care at Shaull
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Fly Like an Eagle!
Cumberland Valley School District's Portrait of an Eagle is our vision for all students upon graduation. Through the immersive Kindergarten through twelfth grade experience here at CVSD, our students will be able to demonstrate these seven competencies for success in adult life. We will reward students each month with the CVSD Portrait of an Eagle Award Certificate. Be on the look out should your student come home with an award!
Additionally, students will be awarded the "High Fly"er" tickets on an ongoing basis to be entered in for regular prize drawings. Students may earn lunch with the principal, a game in the lobby "Sharkade," or prizes from the Principal Prize Bin. |
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Our Vision at Shaull Elementary School
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Working together to promote an environment where every child belongs and grows into a lifelong learner. |
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